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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.18 and 129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.18 and 129.79 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.18 = 129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.18 = 129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.18 × 129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 56,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871.38/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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